Preequilibrium proton and α emission from neutron induced reactions in CsI

Angle integrated energy spectra of protons (plus deuterons) andα particles have been obtained from neutron bombardment of a CsI crystal serving both as detector and target. Measurements were performed for neutron energies between 14 and 32 MeV. An explanation of proton andα yields cannot be given by statistical evaporation, but requires the assumption of a preequilibrium mechanism dominating for projectile energies in excess of 20 MeV. For these neutron energies the hard components of the proton andα particle spectra can be described quantitatively with the hybrid and the quasi free scattering preequilibrium model, respectively.     

The new beta-delayed proton precursors103Sn and105Sn

Using⁵⁸Ni+⁵⁰Cr and⁵⁸Ni+⁵⁴Fe reactions and on-line mass separation, the new isotopes¹⁰³Sn and¹⁰⁵Sn with half-lives of 7±3 s and 31±6 s, respectively, were identified via their beta-delayed proton decays. The relative yields and the possibility of reaching¹⁰¹Sn are discussed.     

Probing proton spin structure through hadronic reactions

Inclusive and semi-inclusive photon producing polarized proton reactions have been employed to probe the spin structure of the proton. Combinations of cross-sections are suggested which may measure valence quarks polarization and gluon polarization in the proton separately. The general formalism is used to predict numerical results using a model of spin structure based on Altarelli-Parisi equations.     

Alpha particle induced reactions on copper and tantalum

Alpha particle induced reactions in the target elements copper and tantalum were studied. The excitation functions of⁶³Cu(α, n) +⁶⁵Cu(α, 3n),⁶⁵Cu(α, 2n),¹⁸¹Ta(α, 2n) and¹⁸¹Ta(α, 4n) were measured up to 75 MeV.Eight new energy point cross-sections were measured for the first time. The experimental results were compared with the predictions of updated hybrid model (ALICE/85/300) as well as with index model using the initial exciton numbern ₀=4 (4poh) and level density parameter,a=A/8. A general agreement was found for all the reactions with both the models.     

Reaction rates of proton and deuteron induced reactions on lithium

Reaction rates are calculated for recently available low-energy data on⁷Li(p,α)⁴He,⁶Li(p,³He)⁴He and⁶Li(d,α)⁴He and compared to literature values. While the new rates are considered to be more accurate, their absolute magnitude agrees within about 10% with the most recent compilation.     

Comparison of α-particle and3He multiplicities from proton and π− induced reactions

Multiplicity distributions of α-particles and³He's emitted in π^? absorption and 62 MeV proton induced reactions are compared in shape and absolute value. The conclusion is reached that both primary nucleons from π^? absorption are active in initiating an intranuclear cascade, in a single absorption event, which may lead to emission of fast helions.     

A model for continuous particle spectra from light and heavy ion induced reactions

Starting from the Kalbach systematics for preequilibrium angular distributions a model for energy differential cross sections is derived which is based on the assumption of a temperature like distribution of the excitation energy. A discussion for the physical basis is given. The dependences of the temperature like model parameterT are discussed for data from light ion and heavy ion induced reactions.     

Investigation of alpha particle induced reactions on thulium

Alpha particle induced reactions on the target element thulium were investigated up to 75 MeV, using foil-stack activation technique and Ge(Li) gamma ray spectroscopy method. Excitation functions for eight reactions of the type¹⁶⁹Tm(α, xn),x=1 − 4;¹⁶⁹Tm(α, pxn),x=3; and¹⁶⁹Tm(α, αxn),x=1, 2, 4 were investigated. Of these, four reactions¹⁶⁹Tm(α, p3n),¹⁶⁹Tm(α, αn),¹⁶⁹Tm(α, α2n)¹⁶⁹Tm(α, α4n), were studied for the first time and in the remaining four reactions, some 19 new energy-point cross-sections were measured for the first time. The experimental cross-sections were compared with the predictions of pre-equilibrium hybrid model, as well as the more recent index model, using the initial excition number,n ₀=4 (4p0h). Both the models show better agreement in respect of (α, xnyp) type of reactions. However they are equally bad for (α, αxn) type of reactions which involve theα-particle in the exit channels, and for which some direct reaction contributions are indicated.     

Low-spin structure of 113Ru and 113Rh

The ¹¹³Ru and ¹¹³Rh nuclei, produced in the spontaneous fission of ²⁴⁸Cm and in proton-induced fission of ²³⁸U , were studied by means of prompt gamma spectroscopy using the EUROGAM 2 array of Anti-Compton spectrometers and the IGISOL mass separator, respectively. For the 0.5s isomer, found in ¹¹³Ru in our recent study we propose the 7/2^-[523] configuration. The present data indicate spin and parity 1/2⁺ for the ground state in ¹¹³Ru . This and some new data on the excited levels in ¹¹³Rh allows reinterpretation and a better understanding of the β^- _{} decay scheme of ¹¹³Ru . The properties of ¹¹³Ru were studied in the frame of the Core-Quasiparticle Coupling model, which has well reproduced the experimental data.     

An empirical fit to estimated neutron emission cross sections from proton induced reactions

Neutron emission cross section for various elements from⁹Be to²⁰⁹Bi have been calculated using the hybrid model code ALICE-91 for proton induced reactions in the energy range 25 MeV to 105 Me V. An empirical expression relating neutron emission cross section to target mass number and incident proton energy has been obtained. The simple expression reduces the computation time significantly. The trend in the variation of neutron emission cross sections with respect to the target mass number and incident proton energy has been discussed within the framework of the model used.     

Thermonuclear reaction rates for proton induced reactions on 41K and neutron induced reactions on 41Ca

The yield of γ-rays from the reaction ⁴¹K(p, γ)⁴²Ca has been measured as a function of bombarding energy over the range 0.68–2.48 MeV and from the reaction ⁴¹K(p, αγ)³⁸Ar over the range 1.20–2.48 MeV, and the yield of neutrons from the reaction ⁴¹K(p, n)⁴¹Ca has been measured from threshold to a bombarding energy of 2.48 MeV. The energy dependence of the cross sections is compared with statistical-model calculations with global optical-model parameters in all particle channels. The calculations seriously overestimate the cross section for the neutron channel and underestimate those for the other channels. A reduction in the imaginary well depth in the neutron channel leads to good agreement with all the data. Statistical-model calculations with this modified set of parameters are then carried out to provide cross sections for the astrophysically interesting reactions ⁴¹Ca(n, p)⁴¹K, ⁴¹Ca(n, α)³⁸Ar, and ⁴¹Ca(n, γ)⁴²Ca. Thermonuclear reaction rates are calculated for all six reactions over the temperature range 5 × 10⁸–10¹⁰K which includes the range of temperatures of interest in nucleosynthesis calculations.     

Measurement and analysis of alpha particle induced reactions on gold

Stacked foil activation technique and Ge(Li) gamma ray spectroscopy have been used for the measurement of excitation functions of¹⁹⁷Au(α,xn) (x=1−3),¹⁹⁷Au(α,2pn) and¹⁹⁷Au(α,αn) reactions up to 50 MeV. The experimental cross-sections were compared with the predictions of pre-equilibrium hybrid model, as well as with the more recent index model. A general agreement was found in all reactions using initial exciton numbern ₀=4(4p0h) except for¹⁹⁷Au(α,n) reaction, where index model gives fairly good agreement withn ₀=5(5p0h).     

He particle emission in fast neutron induced reactions

Cross sections for some (n, ³He + dp + n2p) and (n, + 2n2p + n³He + pt + dd + dnp) reactions induced by fast neutrons produced via breakup of 53 MeV deuterons on a Be target (E_n = 4–50 MeV; I_max at 22.5 MeV; FWHM = 15.8 MeV) were measured for isotopes of the elements I, La, Nd, Tb, Ho, Yb, W and Au by the activation technique using high-resolution γ-ray spectroscopy, wherever necessary chemical separation, and in several cases enriched isotopes as targets. Furthermore, ³He/ emission cross-section ratios were measured for Co, Ag, In, Cs, La, Ta, Au and Bi using a quadrupole mass spectrometer. The cross sections decrease as a function of increasing (N−Z)/A of the target nucleus. For target elements with Z 44, the ³He/ emission cross-section ratio increases with increasing Z; for elements with Z > 44, however, the trend is reversed. Hauser-Feshbach calculations suggest that the ³He/ emission cross-section ratios are not explainable by the statistical model.     

An analysis of nuclear fissility for intermediate-energy proton induced reactions

In the framework of cascade-evaporation model for nuclear reactions and the liquid-drop model for fission the experimental data on nuclear fissility by protons with energy ≦ 1 GeV was analysed. The authors studied the influence on the value of fissility of the shell effects, pre-equilibrium particle emission from the excited nuclei and the dependence of the height of the fission barriers on the energy of the excited nucleus.     

Method of induced activity for studying nuclear reactions on Pb and Sn isotopes

Nuclear reactions at the interaction of particles with heavy targets were studied using the method of induced activity. This method permits an investigation of the mechanism of residual nuclei formation in a wide range of nuclear masses beginning from light nuclei up to the nuclei with masses near to the target mass. The results of investigations of nuclear reactions on separated isotopes of lead (²⁰⁶Pb, ²⁰⁷Pb, ²⁰⁸Pb) and tin (¹¹⁸Sn) isotope performed using the method of induced activity are given.     

Excitation functions of alpha particle induced reactions on aluminium and copper

Cross-sections for the reactions with product nuclei²⁴Na,²²Na,⁶⁸Ga and⁶⁷Ga were investigated over the energy range of 30 to 75 MeV for alpha particle induced reactions on natural aluminium and copper, using stacked-foil activation technique. The measured excitation functions were analysed with special reference to their suitability for monitoring beam energy and intensity. The experimental results were compared with the predictions of hybrid model of Blann. The assumption of initial exciton numbern ₀=4(4p0h) best satisfies the measured excitation functions in the present work.     

Search for very light lambda hypernuclei in proton induced reactions

Proton-induced associated strangeness production of bound hypernuclei is accompanied by large momentum transfers. Therefore, the hyperon sticking probability is low and strongly depends on short range correlations. The most favourite reactions D(p,K⁺)_Λ³H, ³He(p,K⁺)_Λ⁴He and ⁴He(p,K⁺)_Λ⁵He were studied at LNS Saclay using the high resolution spectrometer SPES4 at ϑ_lab ≈ 7°. Background pions and protons were eliminated by aerogel veto-counters and several TOF cuts, respectively. The tracking of remaining kaon-like events through four horizontally and two vertically resolving drift chambers showed no evidence for respective g.s. transitions above background. Upper limits of the order of nb/sr (CMS) are deduced.